Original Article
Pattern of Comorbidity, Problem among Drug users Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation at a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria
Author(s):
Oni OD*, Erinfolami AR, Olagunju AT and Ogunnubi OP
Background: Despite the recognition of problem drug use as a significant public health issue, little is known about the pattern of comorbidity in people with substance use disorders (SUD) in Nigeria. Aim: This study evaluated comorbidity and associated clinico-demographic factors of problem drug use at a tertiary hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: The study participants consisted of 83 inpatients admitted over a period of one year into the drug rehabilitation ward of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos, Nigeria. A retrospective review of their case notes was done to extract relevant data in line with the study objectives. The participants included in the study had diagnoses of harmful use or dependence syndrome. Data analyses were done using Statistical Package for Social Scien.. Read More»
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